Cook, Kitchen

MCR Hotels•Beaufort, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food items for the restaurant using standardized recipes and brand standards, maintaining high standards for appealing, appetizing food. The role helps ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing the cost-to-production ratio. The Cook also follows MCR’s universal role standards: contribute to guest satisfaction through friendly, welcoming service; help maintain clean, organized, and safe hotel spaces; complete checklists and shift handover reports accurately and on time; wear an approved, clean uniform and nametag; and communicate and collaborate professionally with the team. Team Members may be asked to assist with cleaning guest rooms or public spaces as needed. This position requires a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays according to hotel needs. The employee must arrive and clock in on time, follow scheduled break procedures, and provide notice when calling out as directed by a supervisor. Other job-related duties may be assigned. The role is subject to the employer’s at-will relationship and may include reasonable accommodations for qualified employees, absent undue hardship.

Requirements

Previous culinary experience in a hospitality or restaurant kitchen setting is preferred.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Ability to follow instructions and assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to provide friendly service to guests.
Flexible schedule with availability for days, nights, weekends, and holidays based on hotel demands.
Arrive and clock in on time for each shift; clock out at the scheduled shift ending time unless directed otherwise by the immediate manager.
Do not work while clocked out; clock in and out for breaks at the designated scheduled times.
Provide sufficient notice when calling out for a scheduled shift, as directed by the supervisor.
Ability to meet the physical demands of regularly standing for sustained periods, walking to accomplish tasks, making repetitive wrist, hand, or finger motions, and carrying supplies and other items.

Nice To Haves

Previous culinary experience in a hospitality or restaurant kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals in accordance with standardized recipes, brand standards, and guidelines.
Comply with applicable food safety certification requirements, including Food Handlers Safety Training.
Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen and work areas in accordance with State Board of Health regulations.
Complete food and station preparation before the restaurant opens so guests are served promptly and efficiently during operating hours.
Know the location and operation of safety equipment.
Assist with storing and rotating food items according to hotel procedures.
Minimize food waste and maximize the cost-to-production ratio.
Complete operational checklists accurately and at designated times, and provide accurate, timely shift handover reports.
Provide friendly service to guests and contribute to guest satisfaction; greet guests warmly and use their names when possible.
Assist with cleaning guest rooms and public spaces as needed to support cleanliness and safety.
Communicate and collaborate clearly, honestly, and professionally with team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.